Hinman CEOs Program
Living-learning undergraduate entrepreneurship program; helps students start companies; averages 100 students and 30 new companies at any point in time; utilizes internal and external mentors to help students

Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development
Information on Maryland's outstanding business climate and the programs available to businesses, both small and large, to ensure their success. Included on the Web site is information on financing, workforce training, exporting and trade and small and minority business assistance

Maryland Small Business Development Center
Since 1988, the seasoned staff of the Maryland Small Business Development Center (MDSBDC) Network has provided sound advice, counseling and support to entrepreneurs and small to mid-size businesses across the state. The Network, a partnership between the U.S. Small Business Administration and the University of Maryland College Park, links private enterprise, government, higher education and local economic development organizations to provide management, training and technical assistance to Maryland’s small businesses.

Greater Baltimore Technology Council
The Greater Baltimore Technology Council is devoted to one goal: growing the region's tech community. The GBTC asks tech companies what they need to grow and provides it through innovative programs. The GBTC creates forums where organizations can meet, learn and do business. And the GBTC celebrates the community's successes, spreading the word that technology businesses thrive here.

Technology Council of Maryland
Association of technology firms,federal laboratories, education institutions and business support firms that collectively form Maryland's technology community

MdBio, Inc.
Private, non-profit corporation offering a variety of programs to advance the commercial development of bioscience in Maryland

Maryland Economic Development Association (MIDAS)
MIDAS is a statewide, nonprofit organization of economic development professionals. Established in 1961, the principal objective of MIDAS is to promote the economic well-being of Maryland by working to improve the state's business climate and the professionalism of those in the field of economic development.

BioMaryland Center
The BioMaryland Center, an office within Maryland's Department of Business and Economic Development, connects life sciences companies, academic and federal researchers with each other and with potential capital sources, partners, clients, and other resources.

Biotechnology Industry Organization
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) represents more than 1000 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations in all 50 U.S. states and 33 other nations.